1998 Nissan Frontier Owner's Manual - Page 139
1998 Nissan Frontier Manual
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TOW TRUCK TOWING When towing your vehicle, U.S. States, Canadian provinces and local regulations for towing must be followed. Incorrect towing equipment could damage your vehicle. Towing instructions are available from an authorized NISSAN dealer. Local service operators are generally familiar with the applicable laws and procedures for towing. To assure proper towing and to prevent accidental damage to your vehicle, NISSAN recommends having a service operator tow your vehicle. It is advisable to have the service operator carefully read the following precautions: WARNING ● Never ride in a vehicle that is being towed. ● Never get under your vehicle after it has been lifted by a tow truck. ● When towing with the front wheels on the ground: Turn the ignition key to the OFF position and secure the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with a rope or similar device. Never place the ignition key in the LOCK position. This will result in damage to the steering lock mechanism. ● When towing with the rear wheels on the ground: Release the parking brake and move the gearshift lever to the N (Neutral) position. On automatic transmission models, to move the shift lever to N (Neutral), turn the ignition key to the ACC position. After moving the shift lever to N (neutral), be sure to turn the ignition key to the OFF position. ● For four-wheel drive models: Set the free-running hubs to the free position. See '' Auto-lock freerunning hubs" or '' Manual-lock free-running hubs" as appropriate in the ''Starting and driving'' section. Move the transfer case shift lever into the 2H position and the transmission shift lever into the N (Neutral) position. ● Attach safety chains for all towing. CAUTION ● When towing, make sure that the transmission, axles, steering system and powertrain are in working condition. If any unit is damaged, a dolly must be used. 6-10 In case of emergency